LEMONY MUSHROOM-ORZO SOUP FOR TWO

Lemony Mushroom-Orzo Soup for Two image

Here's a versatile soup that works as an appetizer or as a side for a sandwich lunch. It's loaded with mushrooms and orzo pasta-and lemon livens up its mild flavor.-Edrie O'Brien, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute mushrooms and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, parsley, thyme and pepper., Bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo, lemon juice and zest. Cook until pasta is tender, 5-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges